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Old Glebe

7 acre gardens surrounding Georgian rectory. Magnificent display of rhododendrons and azaleas in May. Many interesting mature trees. Walled Long Border and new herbaceous beds. Productive 'no dig' kitchen and cutting garden. 'Messenger' greenhouse (1929) being restored. Small newly planted orchard. Wildflower meadow with mown paths to gazebo and suspension bridge. Series of ponds.

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Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe
Old Glebe

About Old Glebe

7 acre gardens surrounding Georgian rectory. Magnificent display of rhododendrons and azaleas in May. Many interesting mature trees. Walled Long Border and new herbaceous beds. Productive 'no dig' kitchen and cutting garden. 'Messenger' greenhouse (1929) being restored. Small newly planted orchard. Wildflower meadow with mown paths to gazebo and suspension bridge. Series of ponds.

Location details

Old Glebe,
Chulmleigh,
Devon,
EX18 7QU

Directions to Old Glebe
Turn S off A377 at Eggesford Stn (halfway between Exeter & Barnstaple), cross railway tracks, drive uphill for ¾m, turn R into bridlepath, drive is on L.

Old Glebe openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access very limited unless very dry.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Old Glebe at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Old Glebe. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Old Glebe, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Old Glebe does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Old Glebe is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.